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Six SCARY sunspots glaring at the Earth today; NOAA gives solar storm warning
14Jun By adminNo Comments
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Six SCARY sunspots glaring at the Earth today; NOAA gives solar storm warning

[ad_1] The Earth got lucky once again as it narrowly missed the incoming coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud and escaped what could have been a terrifying solar storm event. This is the third time in two months that the Earth has barely escaped being sideswiped by a CME wave. But how long can this luck actually last? That is what astronomers are wondering as six giant sunspots are facing the Earth. With such a high number of active regions on the Sun, it seems inevitable that one of them will blast a CME that can cause a solar storm of terrifying intensity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has given its prediction, so let us take a look at that.As per a SpaceWeather.com report, “With every visible sunspot in decay, NOAA forecasters have lowered the chances of sol...
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Terrifying! A Sunspot so big, you can see it with your NAKED eyes; 4x of Earth
18Jan By adminNo Comments
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Terrifying! A Sunspot so big, you can see it with your NAKED eyes; 4x of Earth

[ad_1] The Earth-facing disk of the Sun has a gigantic sunspot, called AR3190, which is so big that it can be seen just with the unaided eyes! There is also a risk of a massive solar storm hitting Earth if it explodes. Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a big treat today as there is a rare event occurring right above their heads. And the event does not even require them to grab a telescope or binoculars to see it. They don't even need to wait for the night or an area with low-light pollution. Right now, the Sun has a sunspot so big that it can be seen with just your naked eyes. Astronomers believe this is one of the biggest sunspots that has been spotted in years and it is as big as the size of four Earths. Further, there is a concern that if the sunspot explodes, it can result in an ex...
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Danger! Volatile sun hurls massive solar storm towards Earth
16Jan By adminNo Comments
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Danger! Volatile sun hurls massive solar storm towards Earth

[ad_1] NOAA forecasters have warned about a solar storm which could hit Earth soon. The Sun is currently near the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, which has resulted in frequent solar flares and coronal mass ejections. As the cycle ends, the frequency of these phenomena will decrease. Scientists have been monitoring the sun for signs of increased activity, and have issued a solar storm warning. A minor G-1 class geomagnetic storm impacted the planet just yesterday and we could now see a solar flare emerging from the Sun that could spew out a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) which could hit the planet soon. NOAA forecasters have revealed that a M4 - class solar flare erupted from the Sun on January 14 which left dark plasma on the canopy of Sunspot AR3182. This debris has carved a path f...
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Solar flare threat looms! 3 new sunspots may emit dangerous X-class solar flares
9Jan By adminNo Comments
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Solar flare threat looms! 3 new sunspots may emit dangerous X-class solar flares

[ad_1] Forecasters have issued a warning against 3 sunspots which could emit dangerous solar flares. The Sun has entered its middle age, estimated to be around 4.57 billion years. Scientists say during its last years in the solar system, the Sun will engulf nearby planets like Mercury, Venus and Earth. The study concluded that the Sun will reach its peak temperatures nearly 8 billion years into the future after which it will lower its surface temperature and increase its size. It is during this expansion that the Sun will become a red giant, swallowing nearby planets. Although there is enough time for many of our generations to live out their life fully before the Sun engulfs Earth, the planet faces a danger from the Sun today in the form of solar flares, according to NOAA forecasters...
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Dangerous solar flares set to hit Earth as sunspot turns volatile
19Dec By adminNo Comments
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Dangerous solar flares set to hit Earth as sunspot turns volatile

[ad_1] An unstable Sunspot was observed on the solar surface which could result in solar flares being hurled out. The Sun's solar activity is at a high due to it being nearly in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle. As a result, Earth has been in the firing line of solar flares, solar storms, Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and more solar phenomena for the past months, and more are expected as the Sun moves ahead in its cycle. Although this solar activity might seem harmless due to the distance of the Sun from our planet, they can cause major damage. Now, scientists have observed an unstable Sunspot which could spit out dangerous solar flares.According to a report by spaceweather.com, Sunspot AR3163 has an unstable magnetic field which could result in a significant explosion. This has ...
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Solar flare alert! Sunspot eruptions spark dangerous M-class, X-class flares
16Dec By adminNo Comments
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Solar flare alert! Sunspot eruptions spark dangerous M-class, X-class flares

[ad_1] Sunspots on the Sun's surface sparked dangerous solar flares yesterday! Could these flares have caused any damage? There is cause to worry as Earth has been in the firing line of dangerous solar flares recently. Solar activity has been at a high due to the Sun being in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle, a time when it reaches its peak before subsiding over the next few years. As a result, sunspot eruptions, solar storms, solar flares and more, have all plagued Earth for the past months. Just yesterday, dangerous solar flares erupted from the solar surface and sent hurling.According to a spaceweather.com report, dangerous M-class solar flares were sent hurling yesterday, December 15, by nearly 11 numbered sunspots facing the Sun. Moreover, X-rated flares were hurled too, mak...
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Highest number of dangerous sunspots in 3 years facing Earth; Big solar storm coming?
13Dec By adminNo Comments
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Highest number of dangerous sunspots in 3 years facing Earth; Big solar storm coming?

[ad_1] Today, as many as 9 sunspots are facing Earth, the greatest number in the last 3 years. Is this a sign of a dangerous solar storm heading for our planet? Find out. Astrophysicists have been warning us about the approaching peak of the ongoing Solar Cycle 25 for months. And today, for the first time, we have received proof that the peak is indeed coming soon. Today, as many as nine different sunspots are on the Earth-facing disk of the Sun. This is the greatest number of sunspots scientists have seen since the beginning of the current solar cycle in December 2019. The increase in the number of sunspots indicates that solar maximum, the peak of the solar cycle which has been predicted to arrive in the first half of 2023, is now upon us. And this is bad news for us. Nine sunspots ...
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Scary! Huge sunspot on the Sun could double in size, hurl solar flares
5Dec By adminNo Comments
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Scary! Huge sunspot on the Sun could double in size, hurl solar flares

[ad_1] A scary sunspot could combine with another sunspot and hurl solar flares towards Earth! Here’s what you need to know. The solar activity is nearly at its peak due to the Sun being in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle, which has resulted in increased solar output. Our planet has been in the firing line of solar flares, solar storms, Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and more for quite a while and more are expected as the Sun moves ahead in its cycle. Although this solar activity might seem harmless due to the distance of the Sun from our planet, they can cause major damage.Now, scientists are constantly observing increasing activity at a Sunspot named AR3157, on the surface of the Sun. It has been observed emitting plumes into space, according to a report by spaceweather.com. Th...
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